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The Write Calling: Encouragement for the Writer’s Heart
“Writing is hard work. A clear sentence is no accident. Very few sentences come out right the first time, or even the third time. Remember this in moments of despair. If you find that writing is hard, it’s because it is hard.”
—William Zinsser On Writing Well 30th Anniversary Edition, p.9
Zinsser is spot on. The effort to capture the right words creates moments of both delight and despair. Inspired one moment. Hopeless the next. And when discouraged, a writer will do anything to avoid the act of writing.
The nine women of Living Write Texas know from experience the ups and downs of life at the keyboards. Collectively we have written for a total of 128 years. Among our 21 books, hundreds of blog posts, newsletters, magazine and newspaper articles, stage plays, and even a songwriter of 30 years. Our fair share of grins and grief were included in the process.
Our goal for this book is to support Christian writers at all levels to actively pursue the mission they believe God calls them to fulfill. To encourage, educate, and engage aspiring authors in the process of transferring the words they carry in their heart to the written page.
Consider us your “come alongside friends” who share our insights, wins, and misses. We’ve learned to talk one another off the ledge and discovered helpful tools and tips. We trust God’s purpose in our lives and honor the gift of the written word. We believe you do, too - even when a dumpster fire for all those pages seems tempting.
Why? Because like you—we are commissioned to pursue that for which the Lord has called us—we’re in for the long haul. And we’d love some more travel buddies.
—William Zinsser On Writing Well 30th Anniversary Edition, p.9
Zinsser is spot on. The effort to capture the right words creates moments of both delight and despair. Inspired one moment. Hopeless the next. And when discouraged, a writer will do anything to avoid the act of writing.
The nine women of Living Write Texas know from experience the ups and downs of life at the keyboards. Collectively we have written for a total of 128 years. Among our 21 books, hundreds of blog posts, newsletters, magazine and newspaper articles, stage plays, and even a songwriter of 30 years. Our fair share of grins and grief were included in the process.
Our goal for this book is to support Christian writers at all levels to actively pursue the mission they believe God calls them to fulfill. To encourage, educate, and engage aspiring authors in the process of transferring the words they carry in their heart to the written page.
Consider us your “come alongside friends” who share our insights, wins, and misses. We’ve learned to talk one another off the ledge and discovered helpful tools and tips. We trust God’s purpose in our lives and honor the gift of the written word. We believe you do, too - even when a dumpster fire for all those pages seems tempting.
Why? Because like you—we are commissioned to pursue that for which the Lord has called us—we’re in for the long haul. And we’d love some more travel buddies.
168 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 12, 2022
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About the author
Deb DeArmond
9 books43 followersDeb DeArmond is an author, a speaker, and relationship coach—helping her clients improve their interactions at work and at home. Her first book, Related by Chance, Family by Choice: Transforming Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Relationships was released in November 2013 by Kregel Publications.
Deb’s passion is family dynamics and her writing explores marriage, grandparenting, in-law and extended family relationships. I Choose You Today: 31 Choices to Make Love Last is her second book. 31 quick-read chapters identify the choices that bring us together as a couple and keep us strong throughout our lives. Don't Go to Bed Angry. Stay Up and Fight! is on the topic of conflict. While the focus is on marriage, the tools will work to support difficult conversations in any important relationship. Both of these both are from Abingdon Press.
Deb followed a desire to inject some humor into life with a devotional based on bumper sticker sayings. If you'd like a chunk of Jesus and a hearty laugh as you learn, Bumper Sticker BeAttitudes is your ticket. From Elk Lake Publishing.
Her most recent book is a compilation for women at 50+. We May Be Done But We're Not Finished gathered 22 additional authors to share our belief that the rest of our life can be the best of our life. We have purpose, passion, and a personal commitment to the idea that adventure has no age limit. Also from Elk Lake Publishing.
Deb is wife to her high school sweetheart who showed her the path to become a Christ follower 48years ago. Mom to three incredible sons and daughters-in-law. Gigi to seven perfect grandboys and (finally!) one grandgirl. But Jesus is her favorite, and the others have learned to live with it.
Deb loves to travel, and considers herself a foodie. Her idea of the perfect job would be to travel on someone else’s dime, writing about her experiences, and eating her way around the world!
Deb and her husband Ron, live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Find Deb at Deb DeArmond/Family Matters
Deb’s passion is family dynamics and her writing explores marriage, grandparenting, in-law and extended family relationships. I Choose You Today: 31 Choices to Make Love Last is her second book. 31 quick-read chapters identify the choices that bring us together as a couple and keep us strong throughout our lives. Don't Go to Bed Angry. Stay Up and Fight! is on the topic of conflict. While the focus is on marriage, the tools will work to support difficult conversations in any important relationship. Both of these both are from Abingdon Press.
Deb followed a desire to inject some humor into life with a devotional based on bumper sticker sayings. If you'd like a chunk of Jesus and a hearty laugh as you learn, Bumper Sticker BeAttitudes is your ticket. From Elk Lake Publishing.
Her most recent book is a compilation for women at 50+. We May Be Done But We're Not Finished gathered 22 additional authors to share our belief that the rest of our life can be the best of our life. We have purpose, passion, and a personal commitment to the idea that adventure has no age limit. Also from Elk Lake Publishing.
Deb is wife to her high school sweetheart who showed her the path to become a Christ follower 48years ago. Mom to three incredible sons and daughters-in-law. Gigi to seven perfect grandboys and (finally!) one grandgirl. But Jesus is her favorite, and the others have learned to live with it.
Deb loves to travel, and considers herself a foodie. Her idea of the perfect job would be to travel on someone else’s dime, writing about her experiences, and eating her way around the world!
Deb and her husband Ron, live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Find Deb at Deb DeArmond/Family Matters
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July 3, 2025
This is my favorite kind of devotional. Emphasis on one topic, in this case, writing, and a Scripture-related message for each passage. Suggestions for concrete takeaway. It helped me through a valley in my writing journey. Very uplifting.
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